Western Meal-in-One

You'll Need

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 can tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans, undrained
• 3/4 cup uncooked rice
• Tomato juice (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
• 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese

 Brown ground meat in oil until crumbly. Add garlic, salt, onion, green bell pepper and chili powder. Saut for 5 minutes or until vegetables are limp. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans and rice. Add a little water or tomato juice as needed. Turn into a greased 2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.

Sprinkle with olives and cheese. Uncover. Bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Serves 8